The Best Type Of Cutting Tools To Buy For The Chinese Mini Lathe.

Short follow up to the HSS grinding video, brief chat about carbide to round out the cutting tool discussion.
Tried to pack what I know about carbide in under 30 mins.
Also demo a Kennametal tool from Maineiacs Tool Crib:
https://maineiacstoolcrib.com/
Carbide Depot Insert Designation reference:
http://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-insert-d.htm

Use an MT2 Soft Arbor to easily make a multi-purpose live centre with an ER11 Collet Chuck. Great for machining very small components. A very versatile tool that has many uses on the lathe, including very small screw-tapping capabilities. SEE BELOW FOR ITEMS NEEDED:-
One ....MT2 SOFT Arbor... On Ebay
ER11 COLLET CHUCK 8MM DIA SHAFT x 100mm LONG CUT DOWN TO 80MM LENGTH FROM Banggood -- https://goo.gl/7fvwZN
One...608ZZ Bearing (8mmx22mmx7mm) Koyo or Similar quality.
3/8" BSW Thread Stud and one nut.
A few lengths 8mm ground 316 stainless bar various lengths
One.... 8mm Stainless Steel ball bearing.....Ebay
EXCELLENT QUALITY REAMER SET FROM Banggood https://goo.gl/32x6c1

I decided to add a quick change tool post to the LeBlonde lathe but struggled with the price of an Aloris. In the end I went with an import. Here are my thoughts on the decision and the tool.
Here is another great video, very topical, talking more about the holders them selves. https://youtu.be/tJ-0U8OHowU
Phase II Tool Post and Holders: http://amzn.to/2yoH7Md